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The Skeletal System Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 19 bones

A
  • Cranium
  • Vertebrae
  • Ribs
  • Sternum
  • Clavicle
  • Scapula
  • Pelvis
  • Humerus
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Carpals
  • Metacarpals
  • Phalanges
  • Femur
  • Patella
  • Tibia
  • Fibula
  • Tarsals
  • Metatarsals
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Is the Ulna on the thumb side (top) or pinky side (bottom)?

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Thumb side (top)

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Is the Radius on the thumb side (top) or pinky side (bottom)?

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Pinky side (bottom)

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4
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Where is the Clavicle positioned?

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Known as the collar bone

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Where is the Scapula positioned?

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Known as the shoulder blade

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Where is the Sternum positioned?

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Middle of the chest

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Is the Tibia on the front side or rear side?

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The Tibia is on the front side

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Is the Fibula on the front side of rear side?

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The Fibula is on the rear side

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Are the Carpals and Metacarpals on the hands or feet?

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The Carpals and Metacarpals are on the hands

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Are the Tarsals and Metatarsals on the hands or feet?

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The Tarsals and Metatarsals on the feet

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What bones are found on the upper body?

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  • Cranium
  • Vertebrae
  • Ribs
  • Sternum
  • Clavicle
  • Scapula
  • Pelvis
  • Humerus
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Carpals
  • Metacarpals
  • Phalanges
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What bones are found on the lower body?

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  • Femur
  • Patella
  • Tibia
  • Fibula
  • Tarsals
  • Metatarsals
  • Phalanges
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13
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What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

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  • Support
  • Movement
  • Protection
  • Posture
  • Storage of minerals
  • Blood cell production
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14
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What is Support as a function of the skeleton?

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Support - keeps the body upright

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What is Movement as a function of the skeleton?

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Movement - Provides a surface for muscles/tendons to attach to

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What is Protection as a function of the skeleton?

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Protection - Provides protection for vital organs (e.g Cranium -> Brain)

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What is Posture as a function of the skeleton?

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Posture - Provides perfect shape for the body

18
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What is Storage of minerals as a function of the skeleton?

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Storage of minerals - Bones release minerals into the blood (e.g. calcium, phosphate)

19
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What is Blood cell production as a function of the skeleton?

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Blood cell production - Bone marrow in larger bones produce blood cells (e.g. Femur, Sternum, Humerus)

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